10 Things You Should Know about ALS

Posted on August 22, 2014 by admin

I know y’all have all seen the ALS Bucket Challenge. Many of you probably participated in it and I’m so grateful. I’m grateful that something so silly as dumping ice water on your head is what leads to the awareness of one of the most horrible diseases out there. I am thankful for so many people giving money. Can you believe as of yesterday $41.8 Million has been raised? That is something to be thankful for. I’m hopeful that this will get researchers closer to a cure.
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Kent-ography::Week 23

Posted on August 21, 2014 by admin

Kent-ography

Kent-ography is a weekly tribute to my Dad, who lost his battle with ALS in December 2013. I wanted to feature some of his awesome photography, or as I like to call it “pics my Dad took.”

Kent-ography #23

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Blogging Binder Pages {#1}

Posted on August 21, 2014 by admin

BloggingBinderSheets

I recently put together a blog notebook just to help me keep things straight and organized. I used to use a spiral notebook where I had my schedules and notes, but it just became a jumbled mess. I needed more organization. I thought I’d share the first 3 pages from my notebook with you today.
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Zoo Atlanta {Staycation 2014}

Posted on August 19, 2014 by admin

Another item on our to do list in Atlanta was the zoo. We’ve never been to Zoo Atlanta, well Rob has, but it’s been years ago. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Here’s some highlights from our afternoon there.

Zoo Atlanta

Mammals at Zoo Atlanta

The zoo covers 40+ acres of which most of it is has nice shaded areas with lots of trees. I enjoyed the fact that many of the exhibits could be viewed from several different angles. That’s always important when you’re trying to find where some of the animals may be hiding.
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Weekly Menu {August 18-22, 2014}

Posted on August 18, 2014 by admin

Magnolia Mom's Weekly Meal Plan

Well, we survived the first week back to school and I’m super pumped about that! I’ve got another great menu set for this week.

Monday: Crockpot Chili with Cornbread Waffles

Chili with Cornbread Waffle

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iPhoneography {Week 32}

Posted on August 17, 2014 by admin

August 10-16, 2014

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CNN Studio Tour {Staycation 2014}

Posted on August 15, 2014 by admin

Another excursion on our City Pass while in Atlanta was a CNN Studio Tour. We knew that this would be a great activity to squeeze in between other events. They start a new tour about every 10 minutes and they last about an hour. Up until a few years ago they didn’t allow small children, but we found out while on the tour that they have lifted that restriction. We kinda wished for our tour they’d bring it back.

Inside CNN Studio Tour - Atlanta, GA
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Do’s & Don’ts of Giving Blood

Posted on August 14, 2014 by admin

Tips For Giving Blood

Yeah, there is a story to be told here. Last week Rob decided he would pay it forward by giving blood. The blood mobile was parked in the parking lot at his work, so around 3:30 he walked over to generously let them extract a pint of blood from his arm. After giving blood, he got up to leave, hopped out of the bus and started not feeling so good. So he sat on the curb and moments later, passed out and had a seizure. After coming to, he started feeling nauseous and you all know how that ends up.
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Kent-ography::Week 22

Posted on August 14, 2014 by admin

Kent-ography

Kent-ography is a weekly tribute to my Dad, who lost his battle with ALS in December 2013. I wanted to feature some of his awesome photography, or as I like to call it “pics my Dad took.”

My Dad took so many amazing photos and in the last 10 years his cycling photography was just phenomenal. I’m just amazed each week, as I look through his photography and I see the world through his eyes.

I’m still in disbelief that he’s gone.

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Getting ready, Get set, Go!

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Skyview Atlanta {Staycation 2014}

Posted on August 13, 2014 by admin

Skyview Atlanta (by Magnolia Mom)

While we were on our little staycation trip in Atlanta, one thing on our list to do was ride the Skyview Atlanta, ferris wheel. Its located right in the heart of Atlanta on Luckie St. beside the Tabernacle. Although, a bit pricey, its one of those things you say you could live without doing, but it’s well worth it. You get beautiful views as you leisurely, move through 4 complete rotations of the wheel.
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